6.
Repeat Steps 2–5 to assemble the other 8’ Side Panel.
7.
Use a rubber mallet to tap a 4' END PANEL into the open channel of a
CORNER, positioning it so the attached CROSS SUPPORT sits underneath the
PLATFORM SUPPORT on the 8' Side Panel (
Fig. 3
). Make sure the top of the
END PANEL sits 1/8" above the top of the CORNER and is fully seated inside,
then insert SCREWS into the holes in the CORNER and through the lined up
holes in the ends of the CROSS SUPPORT and PLATFORM SUPPORT. Repeat
to attach the remaining 4’ END PANEL to the same 8' Side Panel.
8.
Place the remaining 8’ Side Panel on a flat surface. Carefully lift the other
attached Panels and guide the ends of the 4’ END PANELS into the open
channels of the CORNERS on the remaining 8’ Side Panel to form a box.
Insert SCREWS through the holes in both CORNERS. Once all Panels are
attached, tilt the Raised Bed so it is upright.
9.
Connect the 3 CROSS SUPPORTS to the PLATFORM SUPPORTS by lining
up the holes on the ends of the CROSS
SUPPORTS with the holes along the length
of the PLATFORM SUPPORTS (
Fig. 4
). Insert
SCREWS through the holes from the top.
10.
Place the 2x4 BOARDS under the center
of the CROSS SUPPORTS as shown in
Fig.
4
. Insert SCREWS through the holes in the
SUPPORTS to attach the pieces together.
11.
Set the CEDAR FLOOR PLANKS on top of the
SUPPORTS, arranging them so there are small gaps
between the planks.
NOTE:
The gaps allow water
to drain. Place the FABRIC LINER over the FLOOR
PLANKS.
12.
Insert a CORNER CAP into the top of each aluminum
CORNER, using a rubber mallet if necessary. Your
assembly is complete!
This elevated raised bed has a 9" planting depth and holds almost 22.5 cubic feet of planting mix. Fill it with Potting Mix and if you
wish, some organic matter, such as compost. We also recommend adding a slow-release fertilizer like our Organic All-Purpose
Fertilizer (sold separately).
NOTE:
Avoid using a heavy potting soil or placing rocks and broken pottery into the Raised Bed. Now
you’re ready to plant!
For how-to articles on growing vegetables and flowers in containers and raised beds,
visit us at gardeners.com.
The attached Cross
Support sits
underneath the
PLATFORM
SUPPORT.
Figure 3
8' SIDE PANEL
4' END PANEL
PLATFORM
SUPPORT
SCREW
SCREW
PLATFORM SUPPORT
CROSS SUPPORT
CROSS SUPPORTS
PLATFORM SUPPORT
Figure 4
2X4 BOARD
SCREW
